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Tom walks half a distance at 4mph and runs back the other half at 12mph. what is the average speed for the entire trip?

Tom walks half a distance at 4mph and runs back the other half at 12mph. what is the average speed for the entire trip?
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Tom walks half a distance at 4mph and runs back the other half at 12mph. what is the average speed for the entire trip?

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4 + 12 = 16
16/2 = 8
The average speed is 8mph
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